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Telecoms change drives network revolution
Kathy Gibson reports from SATNAC 2014 – The telecommunications industry – both in Africa and around the world – is at a turning point. That’s the word from Jean-Pierre Lartigue, head of corporate strategy at Alcatel-Lucent, speaking at today’s SATNAC 2014 conference....
T-Systems honoured by Frost & Sullivan
T-Systems in South Africa has been named Frost & Sullivan’s Company of the Year in the IT Services Industry for 2014. Each year, this award is presented to the company that has demonstrated the highest level of excellence in terms of growth strategy and...
Use analytics to make informed decisions
In today’s business world, a continuous flow of information is filtered every minute from operational and transactional systems, scanning and facilities management systems, inbound and outbound customer contact points, and from mobile media and the Web, says Volker...
Schneider’s StruxureWare boosts BMS space
When it comes to building automation, it used to be that companies thought about the very small, or the very large buildings – either residential or skyscraper – but not about what rests in the middle. Today, however, many new entrants look at the mid-market space and...
Aspect launches Unified IP 7.3
Aspect Software has announced the launch of Aspect Unified IP 7.3, a feature-rich customer contact solution that simplifies and flexibly manages omni-channel interactions. Codenamed Mako Shark, Unified IP (UIP) 7.3 improves upon its predecessor by offering greater...
LG on display at OR Tambo
Recent visitors to Oliver Tambo International Airport have seen LG’s curved OLED and Ultra HDTVs installed at both the domestic and international retail spaces of the airport. They provide an interactive demonstration of cutting-edge display technology. UHDTV and OLED...
Jasco, Cell C expand CommProve solution
Since late 2012, mobile network operator Cell C has partnered with Jasco, using the CommProve solution to deliver realtime network monitoring, diagnostics and optimisation within their core network. This solution enabled the operator to become more proactive in...
Swiss Post rolls out Zetes solution
After undertaking a competitive tender process, Swiss Post has entrusted Zetes with a project to renew the company’s mobile infrastructure. Zetes will be providing all mobile devices and associated ZetesTotalCare maintenance services to the national postal and courier...
An holistic approach to data protection
Complexity around data protection in the enterprise is increasing, especially with hybrid cloud implementation patterns. Kelly Brown, senior director: Regional and Channel Marketing for EMC Corporation’s Data Protection and Availability Division, says: “Successfully...
Riverbed updates network planning portfolio
Riverbed Technology is updating its network planning portfolio and the SteelCentral NPCM product family, give users three new capabilities, new tools to configure and monitor their network data, and provide real-time updates for IT administrators, faster...
System outages for Standard Bank
Standard Bank this week released a statement wishing to apologise to customers who experienced disruption of ATM functionality, debit and credit card purchases, Internet banking and telephone and app services.
Alcatel-Lucent upgrades SAT-3/WASC cable
SAT-3/WASC/SAFE parties and Alcatel-Lucent have completed the fourth upgrade of the SAT-3/WASC undersea cable system, which went live during the first half of 2014. This latest upgrade has doubled the current system capacity, further positioning SAT-3/WASC as a...
Telkom invests in cable upgrade
Telkom’s chief technology officer, Alphonzo Samuels, has announced that the company has contributed to the fourth upgrade of SAT-3/WASC/SAFE submarine cable system. “This cable upgrade further addresses the global capacity demands such as fast internet connectivity,...
Telecoms change drives network revolution
Kathy Gibson reports from SATNAC 2014 – The telecommunications industry – both in Africa and around the world – is at a turning point. That’s the word from Jean-Pierre Lartigue, head of corporate strategy at Alcatel-Lucent, speaking at today’s SATNAC 2014 conference....
T-Systems honoured by Frost & Sullivan
T-Systems in South Africa has been named Frost & Sullivan’s Company of the Year in the IT Services Industry for 2014. Each year, this award is presented to the company that has demonstrated the highest level of excellence in terms of growth strategy and...
Use analytics to make informed decisions
In today’s business world, a continuous flow of information is filtered every minute from operational and transactional systems, scanning and facilities management systems, inbound and outbound customer contact points, and from mobile media and the Web, says Volker...
Schneider’s StruxureWare boosts BMS space
When it comes to building automation, it used to be that companies thought about the very small, or the very large buildings – either residential or skyscraper – but not about what rests in the middle. Today, however, many new entrants look at the mid-market space and...
Aspect launches Unified IP 7.3
Aspect Software has announced the launch of Aspect Unified IP 7.3, a feature-rich customer contact solution that simplifies and flexibly manages omni-channel interactions. Codenamed Mako Shark, Unified IP (UIP) 7.3 improves upon its predecessor by offering greater...
LG on display at OR Tambo
Recent visitors to Oliver Tambo International Airport have seen LG’s curved OLED and Ultra HDTVs installed at both the domestic and international retail spaces of the airport. They provide an interactive demonstration of cutting-edge display technology. UHDTV and OLED...
Jasco, Cell C expand CommProve solution
Since late 2012, mobile network operator Cell C has partnered with Jasco, using the CommProve solution to deliver realtime network monitoring, diagnostics and optimisation within their core network. This solution enabled the operator to become more proactive in...